Breaking News: Murder reported in Lake Independence

Jason Cortez

There is breaking news of a shooting in the city. It happened at around six-forty p.m. in the Saint Martin’s De Porres area. One person, identified as Jason Cortez, was shot at the corner of Electric and Western Avenues and reports to our newsroom is that the victim has succumbed. We’ll have more on this as details become available.

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